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Matthew Schaefer is sticking in the NHL. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft officially made the New York Islanders roster Monday, the culmination of a rise in the rankings that saw his name called first back in June.
Former Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer has tied an NHL record less than a month into his New York Islanders career.
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Islanders await frustrated Sharks, who hope enemy ice is the cure
Macklin Celebrini, the first pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, has a unique understanding of what Matthew Schaefer, the top selection in this year's draft, is experiencing this season.
Celebrini, the Sharks' 19-year-old center, will get the full Schaefer experience Tuesday when San Jose plays the New York Islanders and their 18-year-old rookie defenseman at UBS Arena (7 p.m. ET; MSGSN, NBCSCA).
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid offered advice to Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, the 2025 top draft pick, urging him to savor his NHL journ
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Islanders’ Engvall Out For Season Due to Ankle Injury
New York Islanders forward Pierre Engvall is set to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to an ankle injury. He has undergone success surgery on his ankle yesterday, and his recovery time will keep him out for the rest of the 2025-26 season.